So I Just Got a Cat...

[05026]

When I got my cat, she was just a kitten and was a bit sick after having licked the detergent used at the pet shop. When we got home I showed her a bowl of food, her litter box. Then, as she was really timid, held her like a baby for approx 2 hours, during which time she slept. When she woke up/started to stir and want to move, I put her down by her food and left her alone for an hour.

After this she was quite friendly. She still prefers to do her own thing, but hangs around me and my family, especially when we are gardening.

Just NEVER frighten your cat with water, we had to give her a bath after getting herself covered in oil, and now she never lets us even touch her if there is water nearby.

 

[Substitute Troll]

Pretty much all of your questions have been covered. So all I will say is this, chill out. Seriously. If you're calm, your cat will be calm. Animals can pick up on our emotions and will behave accordingly. An agressive dog who senses that you are afraid will be more likely to attack etc. Just leave the cat alone, make sure there's food where the cat can reach it without having to go out into the open too much, to ease it into it. As for the flee colar, if it's an indoor cat, do take that shit off. Don't mess around with your pet's neck for nothing.

 

[Vicarious Reality]

She's 3 months old by the way.

I'd also like to move her litter box and feeding bowls once she adapts to her new home. Will she get upset if I do that?

Move them slowly

 

[AndyFromMonday]

I drew a picture of your cat on the popular application MS paint.
I ant you to frame it and treasure it always.

Spoiler

Actually, that's exactly what she looks like.